LESSON 49

God's Voice speaks to me all through the day.

1 It is quite
possible to listen to God's Voice all through the day without
interrupting your regular activities in any way. The part of your
mind in which truth abides is in constant communication with God,
whether you are aware of it or not. It is the other part of your mind
that functions in the world and obeys the world's laws. It is
this part that is constantly distracted, disorganised and highly
uncertain.

2 The part
that is listening to the Voice for God is calm, always at rest and
wholly certain. It is really the only part there is. The other part
is a wild illusion, frantic and distraught, but without reality of
any kind. Try today not to listen to it. Try to identify with the
part of your mind where stillness and peace reign forever. Try to
hear God's Voice call to you lovingly, reminding you that your
Creator has not forgotten His Son.

3 We will need
at least four five-minute practice periods today, and more if
possible. We will try actually to hear God's Voice reminding you
of Him and of your Self. We will approach this happiest and holiest
of thoughts with confidence, knowing that in doing so we are joining
our will with the Will of God. He wants you to hear His Voice. He
gave It to you to be heard.

4 Listen in
deep silence. Be very still and open your mind. Go past all the
raucous shrieks and sick imaginings that cover your real thoughts and
obscure your eternal link with God. Sink deep into the peace that
waits for you beyond the frantic, riotous thoughts and sights and
sounds of this insane world. You do not live here. We are trying to
reach your real home. We are trying to reach the place where you are
truly welcome. We are trying to reach God.

5 Do not
forget to repeat today's idea very frequently. Do so with your
eyes open when necessary, but closed when possible. And be sure to
sit quietly and repeat the idea for today whenever you can, closing
your eyes on the world, and realizing that you are inviting God's
Voice to speak to you.